The Scent of a Woman

What is it that attracts us to people? People in love talk of that special smell of their partner. Do you think you have a special scent? And more importantly, is it attractive to a potential love match? Could it be that instant attraction is a chemical response to a few molecules? If a super-sensitive machine could detect these molecules, what could it tell us about our love lives?

Tonight you have the opportunity to find out in our special blindfold dating game! By using an array of sensing techniques, including analysis of the chemicals in your skin and breath, blindfolded volunteers will have the opportunity to choose a date for the evening based solely on their response to kissing four candidates on both cheeks. You can also volunteer to be one of those chosen. Who might you be matched with? Will the blindfolded choosers be surprised when their valentine match is revealed!

The science of molecular physics has revealed a secret language in our breath that humans have been using to communicate with each other for millions of years - a language that most of us are unaware of... This exciting and slightly scary discovery has inspired us to work with a team of physicists, digital artists and programmers to explore this previously hidden realm of communication.

To try this fun dating game with a twist, please ask to sign up as a participant when you book your tickets - you will be rewarded with a specially created valentine cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and possibly with your perfect match to boot!

For late breaking news and updates on additions to this event please go to the Bee Arts BRE4TH site.

Facilitators:

Gabi Braun, artist, Bee Arts CIC
Terry Braun, artist, Bee Arts CIC

Event Organised by: Bee Arts CIC and supported by the Wellcome Trust

This event is part of BRE4TH